Ranking the top Iowa Girls performances produced at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games across all Age-Group Divisions as of end-of-day Friday.
Ranking the top Iowa Girls performances produced at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games across all Age-Group Divisions as of end-of-day Friday.
Ranking the top Iowa Boys performances produced at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games across all Age-Group Divisions as of end-of-day Friday.
Photo by Ben Lonergan The xx joins some illustrious company with his title -- but does a U20 gold medal guarantee success at the senior level?
Tune into MileSplit for all the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games action.
Photo by Coach Jared Turner Hannah Rapp, killed at age 26, was a standout on the track before becoming a world class boxer.
New Podcast With JT Ayers & Billy The Toad Cvecko
08/05/26
08/05/26
MileSplit will debut a new weekly Podcast with Billy "The Toad" Cvecko and Trabuco Hills Coach JT Ayers.
2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games: Top Boys Performances So Far
08/04/26
08/04/26
Outstanding competition has gone down in the early stages of the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
Why You Should Be Doing Strides
08/04/26
08/04/26
What are strides? Why are they important for distance runners? How should you incorporate them into your training? Here's everything you need to know.
Track-ish: Caleb Winders Seeks Redemption at AAU JOs
08/03/26
08/03/26
Caleb Winders reflects on his standout high school career and looks to end it with redemption at the AAU Junior Olympics.
Track-ish: Cayla Hawkins Chases Another AAU 400m Title
07/29/26
07/29/26
Freshman star Cayla Hawkins discusses her historic 52.89, AAU roots, and pursuit of a second AAU Junior Olympic 400m title.
5 Breakthrough Performances from the U.S. Championships
07/29/26
07/29/26
With many top pros sitting out this year's U.S. Championships, upstart talent had its chance to shine. Here's who stood out, and who to keep an eye on.
How Many Miles Should High School Runners Run Each Week?
07/27/26
07/27/26
Is there a more personal question in distance running than "What's your mileage?" This MileSplit guide explains how high school runners can safely build mileage
Reaction Time: London Diamond League
07/24/26
07/24/26
Experience the London Diamond League highlights. See how Josh Kerr shattered the men's mile world record and get expert race analysis on the 800m and 400m event
Recap: Iowa, Nebraska, & Minnesota Athletes Star In Region 8
07/24/26
07/24/26
The 2026 Region 8 USATF Junior Olympic Championships were electric, as athletes from Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and more, stepped up to the plate.
The 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships Preview
07/21/26
07/21/26
Sha’Carri, Noah vs. Kenny, Lutkenhaus vs. Brazier, and more: a deep data dive into the storylines of the 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships.
Noteworthy Performances: AAU Region 14 - Des Moines Recap
07/20/26
07/20/26
Recapping last month's Region 14 AAU Track & Field meet held in Hamilton, Iowa.
Seeking Coaches: Help Tell The Stories Of Iowa XC
07/19/26
07/19/26
Coaches know Iowa cross country best. MileSplit is giving local voices a platform to spotlight athletes, teams and stories that define the season.
Josh Kerr Sets Mile World Record At London Diamond League
07/18/26
07/18/26
Josh Kerr broke Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record with a historic 3:42.66 at the 2026 London Diamond League, becoming the fastest miler ever.
How Corpus Christi King Toppled a Sport of Dynasties
07/17/26
07/17/26
A sixth-man tie-breaker pushed an unheralded team from Corpus Christi to unseat perennial powerhouses and claim the state title. This is that team's story.
2026 USATF Outdoor National Championships: Full Schedule
07/17/26
07/17/26
Find the full schedule and ticket information for the 2026 USATF Outdoor and Para National Championships at Icahn Stadium in New York.